video.

[theguideless]

[I.D. simply reads "Martin" now. and a Martin surely is at-hand! long time no see, network. only six-plus months long, nbd.

he looks fairly pleased and...relieved after a beat. because he's pretty sure he's figured this out.]

Hello... [his eyes wince. doubt.] Hello? [the screen tilts a little while he inspects something.]

I think this is right. It's been a long time since I've used one of these... [his stare trails away.] I took one of the new ones. I think that's alright, since mine's been gone for a long time...

[a beat. he looks back.]

Is everyone alright? Now that they're gone...

Comments

if you get foreshadowing so do i

[theguideless]

He didn't come back with me.

He won't come back.

y good

[boughtabookstore]

You never know for certain, with this place.

[ careful beat ] I'm sorry. I miss him too.

[theguideless]

[he's certain, pushing away the surreal episode of liveriyan. far, far away.

quietly:] He liked you, so...So I wanted you to know, for sure.

[boughtabookstore]

Thank you. It means a great deal.

[theguideless]

[a soft sound, lapsing into a pause.]

...It will be alright.

[boughtabookstore]

It will be. You will let me know if you need anything, yes?

[theguideless]

O-of course! I think I will be fine, but...of course.

[boughtabookstore]

I'm sure you will be, but I want to make sure you know I'm always here if you need something.

[theguideless]

[a hesitation.]

Mm. Yes... [always?] I'll remember.

[boughtabookstore]

All right. I'll talk to you later.